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I currently have no chickens, but 2 horses, 2 dogs, 4 parrots and 3 fish tanks. I am trying to get up the nerve to suggest a few pet chickens to my husband, but not sure what reaction I'll get, lol.

I am interested in bantams. Bantam Rock Barred, Silkies, Cochins, etc. I would probably only have 5 or 6 at the most. Just as pets, and am thinking of buying a chicken run. (I already have a rabbit hutch to use as a coop). I live in the high desert of S. California, where summers get over 100 degrees at times, and winters can get down to 15F. I will have a mister for summer. Seramas intrique me too, but since they are not as cold hardy, I could keep a couple in our parrot room, which has its own heat and air. I have a big cage in there --4x4, plus the parrots are let out of their cages for 2 hours daily, when the chicken could run around. Its big room--30x12, with a smaller sun room as well.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has bantams, and which are their favorites, pros and cons too, as I would really like a breed that is super friendly and not skittish. I've done some research, but not nearly enough yet! I'm so happy to have found this forum!
 
Hi and welcome to BYC. There's likely to be a dedicated thread on quite a few bantam breeds. Either use the search function or just have fun looking through the threads. As for convincing your husband, there's a few options available and I'm quite sure that you are very familiar them all :)

More generally, here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

Pork Pie
 
Hi and :welcome!

We have a bantam buff cochin, and he is super sweet, cute, docile and friendly. We also have two porcelain d'Uccle bantam roosters, and they are so sweet and cute too! These are all roosters and are friendly, so highly recommend these breeds. They each are so cuddly and sweet and have feathered feet!

We also have one Silver Duckwing Old English Game bantam... he is SO cute, his crow is adorable, but when we go to pick him up he bites our fingers and shakes them like a dog :lau This breed was bred to fight, so if you're looking for friendliness and not just cuteness, you might want to look at other breeds.

We have three silkies, two girls and a boy. The girls are the sweetest, and the boy is a little feisty with the other chickens. He's not mean to us, just very much a dominant rooster with the other chickens.

Hope this helps :)
 
:welcomeMake sure you get them a perch to sleep on at night :thumbsup
Do you have much knowledge about chickens? If you are concerned about anything just ask around, This community is very helpful and knowledgeable. Enjoy your time around!:pop
 
Hi and welcome to BYC:frow We're so happy that you've joined us:ya
 

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